COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Quinta de Chocapalha
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chocapalha Vinha Mãe 2018 is a red wine from the Lisboa region of Portugal, produced by Quinta de Chocapalha. The wine's name, 'Vinha Mãe', signifies its connection to the estate's foundational vines. Quinta de Chocapalha is a family-run estate with a history that spans centuries, now guided by the winemaking expertise of Sandra Tavares da Silva. The wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Syrah, and Alicante Bouschet, reflecting a combination of indigenous and international grape varieties.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vinha Mãe translates to 'The Mother Vine'.
Fact 02
Estate records date back to the 16th century.
Fact 03
The blend includes both Portuguese and international grapes.
Fact 04
Fermented in traditional granite 'lagares'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chocapalha Vinha Mãe 2018 is produced using a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Syrah, and Alicante Bouschet. Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures is followed by fermentation in traditional granite lagares, utilizing mechanical treading robots. Fermentation temperatures are kept below 27°C. After fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. Harvest typically takes place in September. Sustainable farming practices are a part of the vineyard management.
